Giving Thanks
As of April 28, 2026, Giving Thanks is a feature film that has completed production. The production companies attached are Foresight Entertainment, Brandwood Studios and McCaffrey Talent Management. Attached are casting director Valerie McCaffrey; director Leslie Small; writers Charles Maye and Michael NJ Wright; and producers Stephanie Weier, Hunter De Vere and 1 other. It was scheduled to start shooting in Inglewood, CA in June 2023. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
In this comedy, Marcus and Roddy are best friends stuck in dead-end jobs. They want to live independently and become famous. They hatch a plan to kidnap a football star's pet iguana for ransom and make him headline Marcus's father's birthday party. Marcus's dad supports his dreams, while Dexter, their rival at work, tries to stop them. Aunt Theodora, Roddy's eccentric guardian, looks out for him but sees the potential in their plan.
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Cast & Crew
Production
| Producer | Stephanie Weier |
| Producer | Hunter De Vere |
| Producer | Charlton Jacques |
Directing
| Director | Leslie Small |
Writing
| Writer | Charles Maye |
| Writer | Michael NJ Wright |
Casting
| Casting Director | Valerie McCaffrey |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/giving-thanks-2 (last updated Apr 28, 2026).